Account Director

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Often referred to as “the fashion bible,” WWD provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership ofretailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts,international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, socialites, and trend-makers. WWD’s parent company, Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is a leadingdigital media company,publishing, and information Services Company founded in 2003. WWD is seeking a West CoastAccount Director with a minimum of 3-5years of media sellingexperience to selldigital, social, print, andevents into its b2b and b2c properties. This is a home office based position with lighttravel expectations to LA and NYC The ideal candidate will have in–depth knowledge ofdigital sales, excellent communication skills, will be a creative thinker, self-motivated, and energetic seller who is confident and comfortable calling on all levels at both the client and the agency.

Tech categoryexperience a plus

Ability to call on all stakeholders, including client, agency, PR and create productive, long-term relationships

Approach clients with solution based sales strategies

Ability to grow business and develop new revenue opportunities

Perform well in a competitive sales environment.

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong negotiation skills

Must be flexible and move quickly when opportunities strike

Prepare proposals via the RFP process

Maintain constant contact with client before, during, and after the sale to establish and positively manage the business relationship

Creative thinker who approaches business from a client solutions perspective